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Marine conservation
As our understanding of the marine environment increases, so does our concern. Use these resource to keep informed on a growing science.
The most pressing issues for our oceans, seas, coastlines and estuaries include:
- native marine species and habitats under threat
- over fishing and illegal fishing practices
- activities on land polluting our marine environment
- activities at sea affecting the marine environment
- climate change affecting marine ecosystems, taonga (treasured) species and us.
We can increase our awareness of these issues to keep them in the political, social and economic spotlight.
;Start with these resources
Find out more
Seasick - Saving the Hauraki Gulf
Seasick is a seven-part series investigating the alarming decrease in biodiversity and fish stocks in the Hauraki Gulf. Time is running out - Understand the issues and find out how you can help.
Litter Intelligence - Sustainable Coastlines
We cannot improve what we do not measure. Litter Intelligence is a long-term programme led by Sustainable Coastlines that collects litter data, provides powerful insights about the problem, and inspires widespread action for solutions.